NOI to Adopt MND Highway 111 Corridor (2025.05.18)LocaliQ
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for public comment.
Application: Zone Change 2024-0002, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002, Specific Plan 2022-0002,
Environmental Assessment 2024-0002
Location: Approximately 2 miles along Highway 111 between Washington Street on the west, Jefferson Street on
the east, the Whitewater Wash on the north, and Avenue 48 on the south.
Project Title: Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
1 Project Description: The City of La Quinta (City) is developing a Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
to transform the area into a vibrant mixed -use corridor. The two-mile stretch of businesses, mainly retail, generates 75% of
the City's sales tax. The plan aims to guide infrastructure, business, and housing development, creating a unified space for
shopping, living, working, and recreation, accessible by Highway 111, the Coachella Valley Link, and other multi -use paths.
The Development Code establishes standards for expansion, including location -specific guidelines and use permissions.
The Specific Plan's population estimates are part .of the City's General Plan and will replace previous specific plans for the
area. Focused on public connectivity, mixed -use development, and active transportation, it envisions a more accessible,
urban Highway 111 Corridor combining commercial, residential, and recreational spaces to boost economic growth and
quality of life.
Findings/Determination: The City pas conducted an environmental review of the above -described project pursuant to
the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as mitigated, will not have a
significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be recommended for adoption
by the City.
# of CC Public Review Period: A 30-day
public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on May
1 19, 2025, and end on June 19, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the
document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within the public review period.
You may contact the project Planner, Cheri Flores, of (760) 777-7067 with questions and send written comments by email to
CLFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City's website at
www.laquintaca.qov/111corridor.
Public Hearings: A public hearing for this project is tentatively scheduled before the Planning Commission for June 24,
2025. The City Council hearing date has not been scheduled. A separate public notice will be posted pursuant to the City's
public noticing requirements once a public hearing date is confirmed.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for public comment.
Application: Zone Change 2024-0002, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002, Specific Plan 2022-0002,
Environmental Assessment 2024-0002
Location: Approximately 2 miles along Highway 111 between Washington Street on the west, Jefferson
Street on the east, the Whitewater Wash on the north, and Avenue 48 on the south.
Project Title: Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
Project Description: The City of La Quinta (City) is developing a Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and
Development Code to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use corridor. The two-mile stretch of businesses,
mainly retail, generates 75% of the City's sales tax. The plan aims to guide infrastructure, business, and housing
development, creating a unified space for shopping, living, working, and recreation, accessible by Highway 111, the
Coachella Valley Link, and other multi-use paths. The Development Code establishes standards for expansion,
including location-specific guidelines and use permissions. The Specific Plan's population estimates are part of the
City's General Plan and will replace previous specific plans for the area. Focused on public connectivity, mixed-use
development, and active transportation, it envisions a more accessible, urban Highway 111 Corridor combining
commercial, residential, and recreational spaces to boost economic growth and quality of life.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above-described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as
mitigated, will not have a significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
will be recommended for adoption by the City.
Public Review Period: A 30-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence
on May 19, 2025, and end on June 19, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within
the public review period. You may contact the project Planner, Cheri Flores, at (760) 777-7067 with questions and
send written comments by email to CLFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City’s website at
www.laquintaca.gov/111corridor.
Public Hearings: A public hearing for this project is tentatively scheduled before the Planning Commission for
June 24, 2025. The City Council hearing date has not been scheduled. A separate public notice will be posted
pursuant to the City’s public noticing requirements once a public hearing date is confirmed.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
DS-41852126
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for public comment.
Application: Zone Change 2024-0002, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002, Specific Plan 2022-0002,
Environmental Assessment 2024-0002
Location: Approximately 2 miles along Highway 111 between Washington Street on the west, Jefferson Street on
the east, the Whitewater Wash on the north, and Avenue 48 on the south.
Project Title: Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
Project Description: The City of La Quinta (City) is developing a Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use corridor. The two-mile stretch of businesses, mainly retail, generates 75% of
the City’s sales tax. The plan aims to guide infrastructure, business, and housing development, creating a unified space for
shopping, living, working, and recreation, accessible by Highway 111, the Coachella Valley Link, and other multi-use paths.
The Development Code establishes standards for expansion, including location-specific guidelines and use permissions.
The Specific Plan’s population estimates are part of the City’s General Plan and will replace previous specific plans for the
area. Focused on public connectivity, mixed-use development, and active transportation, it envisions a more accessible,
urban Highway 111 Corridor combining commercial, residential, and recreational spaces to boost economic growth and
quality of life.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above-described project pursuant to
the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as mitigated, will not have a
significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be recommended for adoption
by the City.
Public Review Period: A 30-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence on May
19, 2025, and end on June 19, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the
document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within the public review period.
You may contact the project Planner, Cheri Flores, at (760) 777-7067 with questions and send written comments by email to
CLFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City’s website at
www.laquintaca.gov/111corridor.
Public Hearings: A public hearing for this project is tentatively scheduled before the Planning Commission for June 24,
2025. The City Council hearing date has not been scheduled. A separate public notice will be posted pursuant to the City’s
public noticing requirements once a public hearing date is confirmed.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to inform the public and interested agencies that in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of La Quinta is circulating an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for public comment.
Application: Zone Change 2024-0002, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2024-0002, Specific Plan 2022-0002,
Environmental Assessment 2024-0002
Location: Approximately 2 miles along Highway 111 between Washington Street on the west, Jefferson
Street on the east, the Whitewater Wash on the north, and Avenue 48 on the south.
Project Title: Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code
Project Description: The City of La Quinta (City) is developing a Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and
Development Code to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use corridor. The two-mile stretch of businesses,
mainly retail, generates 75% of the City's sales tax. The plan aims to guide infrastructure, business, and housing
development, creating a unified space for shopping, living, working, and recreation, accessible by Highway 111, the
Coachella Valley Link, and other multi-use paths. The Development Code establishes standards for expansion,
including location-specific guidelines and use permissions. The Specific Plan's population estimates are part of the
City's General Plan and will replace previous specific plans for the area. Focused on public connectivity, mixed-use
development, and active transportation, it envisions a more accessible, urban Highway 111 Corridor combining
commercial, residential, and recreational spaces to boost economic growth and quality of life.
Findings/Determination: The City has conducted an environmental review of the above-described project
pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The project, as
mitigated, will not have a significant effect on the environment, and as such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
will be recommended for adoption by the City.
Public Review Period: A 30-day public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration will commence
on May 19, 2025, and end on June 19, 2025, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written
comments on the document. Any written comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration must be received within
the public review period. You may contact the project Planner, Cheri Flores, at (760) 777-7067 with questions and
send written comments by email to CLFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov or by mail to 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
92253.
The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study are available for review on the City’s website at
www.laquintaca.gov/111corridor.
Public Hearings: A public hearing for this project is tentatively scheduled before the Planning Commission for
June 24, 2025. The City Council hearing date has not been scheduled. A separate public notice will be posted
pursuant to the City’s public noticing requirements once a public hearing date is confirmed.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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Olivia Rodriguez
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Hi Tania,
I apologize for noting the incorrect publication date. The correct date is May 18 th as requested.
I have set your order (Ad# 11320597) live in our system and it will run as requested on May 18. I’ve also
sent the needed information to our affidavit team so you can expect to receive that within 10 business
days of the final run date.
CORRECTED Order Details:
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Publication = Desert Sun
Section = Legal Classifieds
Run Dates = May 18, 2025
Ad Size = 1/8-page (3-col x 4.92”)
Affidavit = yes
Total Cost = $306.84
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From: Tania Flores <tflores@laquintaca.gov>
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Cc: Cheri Flores <clflores@laquintaca.gov>; City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Gannett Legals Public
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Subject: RE: Proof review City of La Quinta – Hwy 111 SP NOI | order# 11320597
Approved. Please confirm the run date. It is listed below as May 15.
Thank you.
Tania Flores, CMC | Administrative Technician
Design & Development Department
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta, CA 92253
Ph. (760) 777-7023
TFlores@LaQuintaCA.gov
www.LaQuintaCA.gov
From: Urbach, Rose <RUrbach@gannett.com>
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Cc: Cheri Flores <clflores@laquintaca.gov>; City Clerk Mail <cityclerkmail@laquintaca.gov>; Gannett Legals Public
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Subject: Proof review City of La Quinta – Hwy 111 SP NOI | order# 11320597
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Good morning, Tania –
I work with the Legal Department for the Desert Sun and will be here to assist you with your creative
needs for the attached City of La Quinta – Hwy 111 SP NOI. Please let me know if you’d like any updates
to your ad or if this is approved for publication. Our final deadline for creative approval is today, May
15th at 1pm.
Order Details:
Order Number = 11320597 | Material = 41852126
IO/PO = n/a
Publication = Desert Sun
Section = Legal Classifieds
Run Dates = May 15, 2025
Ad Size = 1/8-page (3-col x 4.92”)
Affidavit = yes
Total Cost = $306.84
Thank you,
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Rose Urbach (she/her)
Account Coordinator
SMB-Legals
Legals: SMB-ClassifiedsLegalSupport@gannett.com
rurbach@localiq.com
Office: 330.996.3487
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